To take better care of myself. Can’t say I’ve been eating well or working out enough lately, so it’s time to get back on track.

Hair?

Ugh! Frizz central. My bangs have been out of control. I’ve been resorting to a pinned-back look, pushing most of it into a ponytail. Not my cutest hair, I must say.

Highlight of your weekend?

After Christmas, it was the huge (20′) waves I saw at Pipeline on the North Shore of Oahu. The ocean was churning and moving up a storm! — a stark reminder that I’m not the one in charge. I’ll stick to surfing the tiny three-to-four footers at Canoes (a patch of beach in Waikiki), thank you very much.

I’m not sure yet. Probably something mellow, though, like dinner and a walk along the water in Sausalito.

Favorite lipgloss of the day?

NARS Greek Holiday. I brought six different colors to Hawaii, but it’s been the only one I’ve worn.

Something you’d like to do today?

Try to have some fun!

Outfit:

An old pair of Lucky jeans (they’re my most comfortable pair) and a blue striped tank top.

Weekly goals:

Get home safely on Tuesday, have fun at my mom’s birthday dinner (happy early birthday, mumsy!) and make the most of the last few days of 2009.

Heya, ladies! Happy Monday afternoon. I know it’s later in the day than usual for the Monday Poll, especially for you East Coasters, but drop me a line when you can. You know the drill. Just copy the empty list, and paste it with your answers in the comments.

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1. Mood: I feel sick today….I had some fever (dunno from where, cause I’ve been in the house for 4 days in a row)
2. A New Yearâ€™s Resolution? Always trust your mind, never your heart ( I tested on myself)
3. Todayâ€™s hair? Pin-up
4. Highlight of your weekend? I don’t have any
5. Eyes/lips/cheeks: No makeup today
6. Plans for New Yearâ€™s? God don’t remind me that it’s coming….I want to sleep and wake up on 5 January
7. Current favorite lipgloss? Max FActor Lipfinity Colour & Gloss 530 Luminous Petal
8. Something youâ€™d like to do today? Go to gym, solarium and go for a walk
9. Outfit: Pijamas…all day long
10. Weekly goals: Pretend that it’s January already
.-= Tavia’s last blog post… Bobbi Brown Color Strips Collection for Spring 2010 =-.

1. Mood:
Comfy and cozy, now that I’m home. It was freezing and windy outside today, so now I’m snuggling up in my warmest fleece clothes, sipping tea and wearing fuzzy socks. Oh, the glamorous life I lead :).

2. A New Yearâ€™s Resolution?
To try and be less intense and less of a perfectionist; to let all the people in my life know how much I appreciate them; and to count my many blessings regularly and remind myself how fortunate I am .

3. Todayâ€™s hair?
Pulled back in a tight French twist (there was that wind) . . .

4. Highlight of your weekend?
Having my neighbor’s 4 year old daughter ask me if Santa came to Jewish people like me, and then gently ask me if my feelings were hurt because he didn’t. Then she suggested I leave him some of the muffins I’d just made for her, and he might change his mind. Seriously, it was freaking adorable.

10. Weekly goals:
To make sure all end-of-year stuff is finished at work; to finish cooking for our party.

Karen, thanks again for making this another great makeup year. Blogs like yours are not only fun and entertaining, but help us busy people decide which makeup is worth our time and effort to try. Hope you and your family have a fabulous year, with another great year for the blog to come!

1. Mood: I am visiting the doctor now so not that good.
2. A New Yearâ€™s Resolution? I agree, to take better care of myself and to visit doctors in time when I need it. Also to stick to my plan
3. Todayâ€™s hair? I have a bad hair day and am about to wash my hair.
4. Highlight of your weekend? I hang out with my fav americanos)). Sushi with the BF.
5. Eyes/lips/cheeks: Liqid Metal in Phenomena, Lipstick in Over, Cream Blush in Rude. Everything by Illamasqua.
6. Plans for New Yearâ€™s? I am not 100 %sure yet
7. Current favorite lipgloss? Chanel Glossimer!!!
8. Something youâ€™d like to do today? It’s almost Tuesday here
9. Outfit: black trousers and t-shirt.
10. Weekly goals: Conquer the universe

Le list
1. Mood: Very tired, I caught a cold from my kids.
2. A New Yearâ€™s Resolution? To focus on my health and take better care of myself so I can take better care of my family.
3. Todayâ€™s hair? kind of oily looking at the roots – put too much conditioner and Frederic Fekkai glaze on my hair in the shower.
4. Highlight of your weekend? Spending time with my family.
5. Eyes/lips/cheeks: nothing
6. Plans for New Yearâ€™s? Just hanging out at home. My birthday is on Friday!
7. Current favorite lipgloss? Jesse’s Girl Idyllic
8. Something youâ€™d like to do today? Go to the MAC counter and buy a couple of new shadows from the new collections
9. Outfit: jeans, black t-shirt, black loafers
10. Weekly goals: to feel better, clean out our room, pick out paint colors

A New Yearâ€™s Resolution?
Oh I never do those. I consider NYE to be just a day, nothing new about it. And I know myself well enough to know that those NY resolution are useless for me…

Hair?
Up in a loose bun

Highlight of your weekend?
My mom invented a new cake. I’ll just say that includes a layer of walnut biscuit, a layer of vanilla creme, a layer of biscuit dipped in coffee and rum, layer of chocolate cream AND a layer of dark chocolate glaze…

1. Mood: Pretty good, vacation is so comfy :P, getting ready for mask ball on New Years Eve
2. A New Yearâ€™s Resolution? Move with my bf alone (we now live with his parents…)
3. Todayâ€™s hair? Right now it is wet, cause I’ve washed it an smells great
4. Highlight of your weekend? Met 2 of my high school super good friends, it was so nice to catch up!
5. Eyes/lips/cheeks:zero content, just out of the shower, I cleaned my face with make up remover an free alcohol toner
6. Plans for New Yearâ€™s? Yeah! Masked party!
7. Current favorite lipgloss? Avon Ultra Color Rich in Icy Nude color.
8. Something youâ€™d like to do today? Don’t fight with anyone. At all.
9. Outfit: My bf’s super oversize Reebok cotton pants and a super big t-shirt, also from my bf :))
10. Weekly goals: Have super fun at New Years Eve without spending all my money :))
.-= diane’s last blog post… My Christmas outfits =-.

1. Mood: Tired, a little grumpy
2. A New Yearâ€™s Resolution? Cook more.
3. Todayâ€™s hair? Down, unwashed, barely brushed. Ha!
4. Highlight of your weekend? Playing games with the family
5. Eyes/lips/cheeks: Nothing/nothing/nothing. Lazy day looks-wise.
6. Plans for New Yearâ€™s? AUSTIN, TEXAS BABY! An extra long weekend visiting my college friends there that I haven’t seen in a year and a half! If my boyfriend doesn’t give me his flu, that is =(
7. Current favorite lipgloss? NYX in Natural
8. Something youâ€™d like to do today? NOT GET SICK. heh.
9. Outfit: Jeans, flat boots and a BR top.
10. Weekly goals: Not get sick, go to Austin, TX and have a fantastic time.

1. Mood: bitter, I usually have this week off!
2. A New Yearâ€™s Resolution? stop being so bitter … and stop procrastinating
3. Todayâ€™s hair? was down a few hours ago, now up in a haphazard ponytail because I’m fresh from the gym
4. Highlight of your weekend? Sister Reunion!
5. Eyes/lips/cheeks: Too Faced Lockdown in Bedroom Eyes, Nude color in Tarte’s Crown Jewels set, Delux Beauty Crush Lip & Cheek Stain in Pink Cherry
6. Plans for New Yearâ€™s? Negative, I want to chill at home.
7. Current favorite lipgloss? Diane high-shine lipstick from Stila
8. Something youâ€™d like to do today? Find a case for my new Nano.
9. Outfit: Blue Cult Jeans, 2BFree Sweatshirt, Merona Top
10. Weekly goals: Finish Christmas leftovers, go to gym at least 2 more times, copy Alicia Keys’ makeup in ‘Sleeping With a Broken Heart,’ spend more time with my sis before she heads back to LA.

Mood: Relaxed
A New Year’s Resolution? To get good grades, buy more makeup, eat healthier, etc.
Today’s hair? Down and unbrushed as of now (I love being on break!)
Highlight of your weekend? Being with my family and splitting my nail past the tip really bad
Eyes/Cheeks/Lips? Estee Lauder’s eyeshadows in silver ball and ivory box, LashBlast mascara/A bit of UD Sellout eyeshadow as a cheek highlight/Burts Bee’s lip balm
Plans for the New Year’s? Going to my aunt’s house in a few days, then my birthday, then going to NYC on Sunday.
Current favorite lipgloss? Stila Lip Glazes, especially in Kitten
Something you’d like to do today? Beat this one game for my PS2 xD
Outfit: Plaid pajama pants, green fuzzy toe socks, and a white Hollister tee
Weekly goals: Nothing…

Le list1. Mood: A little stupified. I just realized that I’m setting my alarm clock a half hour earlier each morning so I can enjoy a cup of coffee so I can stay awake. Wouldn’t the smarter thing to do be sleep an extra 30 minutes and skip the java? lol.

2. A New Yearâ€™s Resolution? To take an hour out for myself each week without media for quiet spiritual/emotional medition. Reading the bible or self-help book or writing in a journal allowed but no napping!

3. Todayâ€™s hair? Same as yesterday and the same as tomorrow–close cropped, black, and slightly thinning at the apex.

4. Highlight of your weekend? My good friend came over on Sunday, and hung with my husband and kids.

5. Eyes/lips/cheeks: L’oreal’s Eyelash Boosting Serum on eyes.

6. Plans for New Yearâ€™s? Hubby and kids are going to spend the night at our best bud’s house with her kids. Will probably have a big New Year’s brunc the next morning.

7. Current favorite lipgloss? Rosebud Salve, I’m so corny. lol.

8. Something youâ€™d like to do today? Lay down on the couch with eyelids at half mast while watching hours of QVC’s winter fashion programs.

9. Outfit: Ugly black oxfords because the said it was going to start snowing this afternoon but it totally didn’t and I could have worn my new purple suede shoes. Gray slacks, white blouse, black sweater vest, long blue scarf.

10. Weekly goals:
a. Making sure to use my L’oreal Eyelash Boosting system.
b. Get up at 7:30 each morning for a cup of coffee (I’m testing a new flavor for a company)
c. Don’t let the 18-degree high tomorrow depress
d. Prepare a grocery list for Thursday.
.-= BrooklynShoeBabe’s last blog post… Wrapping Up 2009: The Year that Was =-.

1. Mood: Meh… I don’t really feel like packing right now.
2. A New Yearâ€™s Resolution? I’m not really a resolution kind of girl. I guess to just stress less, because I have some big life changes coming up this year.
3. Todayâ€™s hair? Currently, wet and slicked back… just showered.
4. Highlight of your weekend? Having plenty of time to relax post-Christmas. And margaritas with my best friend since kindergarten
5. Eyes/lips/cheeks: Nothing.
6. Plans for New Yearâ€™s? I’ll be at a conference in Atlanta, and they’re throwing a big party for New Years… I’m pretty excited for it.
7. Current favorite lipgloss? Urban Decay’s Pocket Rocket in Timothy. It’s silly, but the gloss itself is a pretty, sheer coral-red, and it’s not sticky at all.
8. Something youâ€™d like to do today? Get ALL of my packing done before I go to bed tonight. All of it!
9. Outfit: PJ shorts and a t-shirt… I want to minimize the amount of dirty laundry I’ll have to pack.
10. Weekly goals: Have an awesome time in Atlanta! I get to see nearly all my friends I missed over winter break, so it should be a lot of fun.

1. Mood: Pretty perky still – got a LOT of stuff to do, but happy there’s still most of the day left and it’s still sunny outside. I hate that it gets dark so early and then the evening seems to drag on forever!

2. A New Yearâ€™s Resolution? Budget budget budget! And then stick to it!!!

4. Highlight of your weekend? Coming home to all the Christmas cards and presents stuffed in my mailbox and left in the leasing office. Especially the Christmas present from SO and an international swap package which have been sitting there since the 16th!! =)

1. Mood: happy and relaxed
2. A New Yearâ€™s Resolution? I have several… get back on track with eating better & working out, I want to run a 5k, and to actually USE the huge amounts of makeup I have, instead of just wearing the same thing everyday. Also I want to cook a new recipe at least once a week!
3. Todayâ€™s hair? I washed it and that was it
4. Highlight of your weekend? planning my next vacation for next summer!
5. Eyes/lips/cheeks: nada, didn’t leave the house today
6. Plans for New Yearâ€™s? not sure yet, but will probably stay home and watch football and drink champagne
7. Current favorite lipgloss? philosophy kiss me
8. Something youâ€™d like to do today? my goal for today was to work out and do some trip reserach and I accomplished both!
9. Outfit: wide leg lounge pants and a hoodie
10. Weekly goals: finish planning trip and book it, and work out!

6. Plans for New Yearâ€™s? I’ve been invited to a party but I haven’t committed to anything yet.

7. Current favorite lipgloss? I really still like MAC’s Oh Baby

8. Something youâ€™d like to do today? I did manage to clean out my old mail as well as shred my junk mail. I wrote a thank you note to one of my coworker/friends thanking her for the unexpected christmas gift that she gave me.

6. Plans for New Yearâ€™s? I get done work at 12noon, so I’ll probably just come home and nap until 8pm…..hubster will bring home Chinese food (an 8 year old tradition) and we’ll probably be asleep by 12:20 am NYE……just call me a Party Animal!!

7. Current favorite lipgloss? Stila Lip Glaze in Kitten

8. Something youâ€™d like to do today? My day’s over, so sleep sounds GREAT to me…..

1. Mood: kinda bored actually. Have a break from classes, so I don’t really have much to do. I have been, however, finally updating my blog, haha!
2. A New Yearâ€™s Resolution? Ugh, very predictable, but get healthier!!! It seems like this is it every year…ugh!
3. Todayâ€™s hair? Very casual (ahem, lazy), in a ponytail.
4. Highlight of your weekend? Christmas parties!!! Went to three different ones and had an amazing time!!! I love the holiday season!
5. Eyes/lips/cheeks: Stila Grace+Stila Barefoot Contessa (best name EVER!)+LM Vanilla Nuts/Anthropologie Sweet Tart lip balm/Rimmel blush in Spice (more of a bronzer, best cheapest blush!!!)
6. Plans for New Yearâ€™s? New Years formal even hosted by some friends! It’s going to be all in Russian, so it will certainly be different from American celebrations, but I’m really looking forward to it. I don’t et many chances to wear my formal clothes, so I’m going all out–I’ve already bought the BEST dress!
7. Current favorite lipgloss?
8. Something youâ€™d like to do today? Finish framing some pictures for a friend.
9. Outfit: T-Shirt and Jeans.
10. Weekly goals: do next to nothing!!!
.-= Natalie’s last blog post… Review: Smashbox Jet Set Waterproof Eyeliner =-.

1. Mood: Dragging.
2. A New Yearâ€™s Resolution? I make resolutions year round as I need them. But I have several goals I would like to reach this year.
3. Todayâ€™s hair? Curly whirly
4. Highlight of your weekend? seeing nephews wear socks I made them for Christmas
5. Eyes/lips/cheeks: 24/7 pencil in bourbon, black mascara x, smashbox halo in fair, nars blush in sin.
6. Plans for New Yearâ€™s? going to a party at friend’s house.
7. Current favorite lipgloss? stila in pink posie ( i think that’s the name)
8. Something youâ€™d like to do today? drink dome caffeine. or at least work out.
9. Outfit: jeans, black t, kelly green cashmere hoodie
10. Weekly goals: get back on track.

Mood:
Happy! I’m happy to be at work and warm and my bosses bought me lunch and I really have nothing to complain about today.

A New Yearâ€™s Resolution?
To pay off as much of my student loans as possible! I graduated in May so I just had to start paying them off. It makes me sad but I’m glad I have a job so I can make some sort of payment on them.

Hair?
Ponytail because my long curls would tangle in the crazy NYC wind today!

Highlight of your weekend?
Seeing Avatar with my two of my married friends and then having drinks and seeing a midnight show of Broken Embraces with a cute guy friend =)

1. Mood: More content today than I was yesterday.
2. A New Yearâ€™s Resolution? To only do the best and get the best I can get.
3. Todayâ€™s hair? Blowed out w/ my too long bangs pinned to the side.
4. Highlight of your weekend? Shopping & chatting w/ gf’s
5. Eyes/lips/cheeks: Barbie Loves Stila Palette, 3N Lipglass, MAC Sunbasque
6. Plans for New Yearâ€™s? Dinner with a friend’s family & a house party
7. Current favorite lipgloss? 2N Lipglass, its more opaque than a Cremesheen
8. Something youâ€™d like to do today? It’s the end of the day at the moment, but tomorrow I will go to MAC and get another tube of 2N Lipglass
9. Outfit: Jeans, beige sweater and gray suede ankle booties
10. Weekly goals: Look forward to the New Year and let go of the past. Let go of my fears and move forward.
.-= Christy’s last blog post… MAC Love Lace Review & Swatches =-.